Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach

Last inspected:

240 Hwy A1a Ste 6, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Overview

Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach has accumulated 161 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for temperature violations in food storage and sewage leaks. A fire safety violation documented a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Top recurring violations involve employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and proper hand and arm washing.

Most recent closure: April 1, 2019 for sewage leaks.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
176Violations
2Closures
1Fire
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach
DateReasonReopened
Sewage leaks 15:24:00
Temperature violations (storage) 08:30:00

Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2019018955 $400.00 Apr 1, 2019 Miami (Doral)
5--2015032596 $800.00 Jul 20, 2015 Fort Lauderdale

Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to kitchen handwash sink is in the recharge zone.

Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections27 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach last shut down?
Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach was last shut down on April 1, 2019 for sewage leaks. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach find?
Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
Has Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach been fined?
Boathouse Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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